ThatLady

Congrats. It is no small feat. Wish you allll the best.

I do not know how it works in your state but in my state - you would typically have a one year suspension and could re apply for the program (but only after jumping through some extra hoops); in the meantime- wishing you all the best; keep doing the next right thing. Cheering for ya.

I am in a different state but just want to say good work on your sobriety! Wishing you all the best- you can do it!

I am so sorry that you have gone through this. What a nightmare. Wishing you all the best.

First- chin up. You are not the sum of your mistakes. It feels REALLY dark right now. I remember it. It WILL get better. I promise. In the meantime- keep doing the next right thing. I do not know where you are located and what your inital eval will involve but I would advise that you get an attorney... I know it seems like one more thing you cannot afford but it could save you in the long run. Check the website for the association of nurse attorneys for a licensing specific one in your area. Wishing you all the best. You can do it.

#1- take care of YOU. I would strongly advise against telling ANYONE in rehab that you are a nurse. They can and often will report you. But- that is all secondary to you getting help and taking care of yourself. You can deal with any of that later. Many many many nurses get treatment and don't end up in trouble with the board. You do not owe your employer an explanation; take your FMLA leave. Get better. Rooting for you.

This board has provided me great info and great hope during some dark times. Wishing you all the best and congrats on your first 17 months- the days are long sometimes but keep your head up!

Beachy is correct. A good attorney can make ALL the difference in how you get treated; the board does not care about you. First and foremost take care of YOU. Get the help you may need. Talk to NOBODY; no co workers; you cannot trust anybody but your attorney with this. Wishing you all the best. Many of us have been in your shoes and come through the fire. Hugs Lady

I would suspect that it would be negative BUT the only way that you can make sure is complete abstinence; I know it absolutely stinks. Especially if alcohol was not your problem- however- the worry that comes from having an occasional drink was not worth it to me in the end; I had a 5 year contract and it was hard enough without additional worry. Wishing you all the best.

this was the standard procedure outlined for my observed screens; most collectors were kind and just watched me pee, not make me do the shimmy shake and touch your toes BS.

I am so sorry you are going through this. I don't know anything about Texas or RAMP but I'd talk to a licensing attorney in your current state and see what they suggest. (((hugs)))

gotta assume they all are, unfortunately

First of all, congrats on getting sober and staying that way in the last four months!; every addict on here has done things they are ashamed of- keep working your program and try not to let guilt and shame overwhelm you. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Keep your attorney- keep your mouth shut. Talk to nobody outside of your attorney. Keep working if you can and stay sober; keep your head up. Wishing you all the best Lady

universe- those first days can feel lonely and dark... you are not alone! (((HUGS)))

I recently finished a five year "contract"; I just want to give you all a bit of encouragement. You can rise above. You can do this. I understand the guilt, anger, shame, bitterness... just keep doing the next right thing. Lady

Not in Texas but I always recommend getting an attorney- a nursing attorney! They can make all the difference in what happens. Best of luck and big hugs! Lady

amazing! keep up the good work! You got this!

hey girl! I did not have federal charges but I did have state felony charges and ended up with probation - just listen to your lawyer. I know how scared you are. Just keep doing the next right thing and I suspect you will be OK. Sending lots of hugs. I would not wish that fear and worry on anyone. -Lady

Wishing you allll the best! Keep up the good work.

I have done a lot of reading on PETH - a lot of it depends on if the sample was taken properly! They can really mess it up if they don't know what they are doing- that being said. Boards are SUPPOSED to take into account ALL the data- like your hair and breath/urines. It looks to me like you have strong validation of your sobriety. I'd ask for a repeat ASAP and I'd have it videoed to make sure they are doing it properly. Best of luck. (((Hugs))) Lady

hey Rue! Not sure where you are but I average 2/month; some months could be 1 and others 3- no rhyme or reason to it! ((Hugs))

not sure about your state but in mine we have so many "freebies" for missed check in- I think it is like 3 a year... call your case manager and let them know! ((Hugs))

hey! first of all - big hugs. It is so easy to get down in the shame of it all. You are not defined by your mistakes. Repeat. You are NOT defined by your mistakes. I am in your state as well- I would advise to get a nursing lawyer ASAP and do not talk to ANYONE in the meantime. Anyone. Anyone. You will likely end up with a monitoring contract but how bad that contract is will be determined by how well someone negotiates for you. You do have hope. I promise. this stinks but it WILL get better.

It is so demoralizing. Im glad you feel free and at peace! I wish you nothing but the best going forward!!

I spilled my guts and ended up with a 5 year contract. Should have had an attorney speak with them as proxy and negotiated something better- not saying I did not deserve a contract- but 5 years has been a LONG time.